On the small coastal road between Savannah and Charleston lies South Newport, Georgia, known for the "Smallest Church in America," one of my favorite kitschy landmarks. It has a few pews and only has enough room for a few people to stand inside of it at a time. It's well worth a stop if you're traveling by Coastal Highway 17. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: South Newport, GA
Film Friday: Edward Scissorhands
Fans of director Tim Burton typically name Edward Scissorhands as one of their favorite of his films. In an isolated castle on the top of a hill, an inventor creates Edward but never lives to complete his hands. Instead, Edward has scissors for hands. A saleswoman named Peg finds him alone and brings him to live at home with her family. He doesn't fit in but falls in love … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Edward Scissorhands
5 Ways to Experience the Florida Everglades
The Florida Everglades are unlike the landscapes found anywhere else in the world. Everglades National Park encompasses over 1 million acres through three counties. You could easily spend a week in the area, wandering around the national park, paddling out into the water in search of wildlife or just checking out the quirky landmarks nearby. Drive from Miami in a … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Experience the Florida Everglades
Visiting Macon’s Allman Brothers Band Museum
One of Macon, Georgia's biggest exports is music and no band has given the city more fame than The Allman Brothers Band. The band started in Jacksonville, Florida by brothers Gregg and Duane Allman, who were heavily influenced by the Muscle Shoals musicians. They were joined by Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, and "Jaimoe" Johanson. The band has left its mark on … [Read more...] about Visiting Macon’s Allman Brothers Band Museum
Small Town Saturday: Milledgeville, GA
This photo was taken at Andalusia, the home of writer Flannery O'Connor, in Milledgeville, GA. She moved back home with her mother when she was diagnosed with lupus. Dozens of her beloved peacocks roamed the property, which once encompassed 544 acres. … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Milledgeville, GA